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I’m afraid my Audio Aero Capitole mk2 has died

I really love listening to CD’s via my Capitole, but now, the player has gone into a permanent state of ‘MUTE’.  I’ve tried turning it off and on, unplugging / replugging the player, but nothing helps.  A constant state of MUTE.  So, do I repair the player (in the past, I have used Peter Noerbaek at PBN Audio for repairs), or do I bury the player and purchase a new CDP / server?  Thoughts?

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chayro
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Maybe call Signature Sound in NY. He was an AA dealer and may be able to assist you. The owner is a tech and handles warranty repairs for several lines. Worth a call at least.

elliottbnewcombjr
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Long Shot, you never know, you might get lucky:

What if a button that engages MUTE is stuck, on the remote or the unit.

You could take the batteries out of the remote to see if you get lucky. If a MUTE button exists on the unit, try taking the cover off, see what moves or doesn’t move.

I got lucky a few times, by taking remote controls apart, hosing the board/contacts, all moving parts with alcohol, cleaning all the traces/contacts with a small artist’s brush, blow dry with my compressor, working again.

Sometimes, the rubber buttons don't move right, gummed up with peanut butter or jelly.

 

 

 

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pdreher
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I used mine as a CDP and DAC.   Assuming you have a streamer, or want to try streaming, the AA may still work when used as a DAC.  I regret selling mine, as it sounded great, despite it's age.

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jacklynn
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Last year my Capitole Mk 1 started misreading and I figured it was the entire laser mechanism.Found the Original Phillips OEM laser unit on Ebay from China and haf it locally repaired here in San Antonio.Works like a charm again.Still going strong 23 years on.P.S. I bought an extra laser unit for the next time it drops dead or when I am 89 years old whichever dies first...ha!

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